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Feature
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Class A Race |
Class A+ Race |
Class AAA Race |
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Level 1 - SAFETY
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Medical Facilities
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St. John Ambulance trained, or equivalent, in attendance
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St. John Ambulance personnel, or equivalent, in attendance
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As for Class A+, PLUS a qualified physician supervising a finish line First Aid Station
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Water Stations
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Start and Finish, PLUS
Every 5Km./3Mi. for winter races. Minimum of one water station on course, preferably 1/2 way, for races 5Km./3Mi. or longer
Every 3Km./2Mi. for summer races (April 21 to Sept. 21)
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As for Class A
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As for Class A, PLUS
Electrolyte fluid to be available at least every 10Km./6Mi. for races 30Km./18Mi. and over during the summer (April 21 to Sept. 21)
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Traffic Control & Marshalling (of cars, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.)
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Traffic controlled at all intersections and parking lots in use that have access to the course
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As for Class A, PLUS
Traffic cones at major intersections
Intersections with traffic lights to be controlled by police
Lead vehicle with face official on board
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As for Class A+, PLUS
At least one lane of the entire course completely closed to ALL traffic
Traffic cones along the entire route, except where the entire roadway is closed to traffic
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Level 2 - ACCURACY
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Course Measurement
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Measured by car or bicycle odometer
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Measured by Jones Wheel Counter
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Measurement Certified as accurate by the ORA, Athletics Ontario or Athletics Canada. Or course surveyed by an Ontario Land Surveyor. Or course measured by a Level III Measurer or higher.
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Distance Markers
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1 significant distance (see Note 6)
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At 1 Km./Mi., plus every 5Km./3Mi.
Distance markers clearly visible to runners and accurately placed.
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As for Class A+, PLUS every 1Km./Mi.
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Split Times
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1 significant distance (see Note 6), called out clearly and audibly.
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As for Class A, PLUS at least 1 additional significant split for races longer than 5Km./3Mi., one of which must be 1Km./1Mi.
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As for Class A+, PLUS
Every 5Km./3Mi.
Clearly visible digital display clock at finish line.
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Level 3 - RESULTS
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Results
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Time and position for all runners posted within 1 hour of last finisher.
Full results sent to ORA office within 1 week of race.
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As for Class A, PLUS full written results mailed to runners on request (An extra charge may be collected to cover the cost of printing and mailing.)
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As for Class A+
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Awards
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1st Male, 1st Female overall
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1st Male and Female in: Open, Junior and Masters categories
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As for Class A+
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Road Race Quality Check Forms
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Made easily available to all runners.
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As for Class A
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As for Class A, PLUS completed forms collected after race and returned to ORA office with race results. (Forms must be turned over to ORA representative at race, if one in attendance)
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Other
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Start race on time
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As for Class A, PLUS
Baggage check area available
At least 1 men's and 1 women's washroom/portable available per 100 runners.
Course map printed on the race entry form.
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As for Class A+, PLUS
Previously run on the same course within the last 2 years (see Note 7).
Previously accredited within the last 2 years (see Note 5).
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